AFL Names Jeff Hughley to All-Ironman Team
July 31, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (July 31, 2012) - The Arena Football League announced six multi-position players as the 2012 All-Ironman Team. Philadelphia Soul WR/KR Jeff Hughley (5-8, 175, Averett) was named to the team for his third consecutive season and is a finalist for JLS Ironman of the Year.
Hughley has heavily contributed to Philadelphia's success on offense and special teams. The former Averett Cougar has hauled in 77 receptions for 1,001 yards and 19 touchdowns for an average of 13.1 yards per catch and 55.6 per game. He has returned 92 kicks for 1,865 yards and five touchdowns. His longest return was for 58 yards and he averages 20.3 per return. Hughley is the team's leader in all-purpose yardage with 2,885 total yards on the season and has added 24.5 total tackles.
In the AFL, Hughley is tied for No. 1 in kick return touchdowns (5), No. 2 in kick returns (92), No. 3 in kick return yards (1,865), No. 6 in kick return average (20.3), and No. 7 in all-purpose yards per game (160.3). The All-Ironman Team member earned JLS Ironman of the Game honors seven times, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game twice, AFL Playmaker of the Game once, National Guard MVP of the Game once and the League's Offensive Player of the Week honors once in 2012.
Hughley is one of six players selected to the All-Ironman team. He joins Jacksonville WR/DB Terrance Smith; Pittsburgh WR/KR P.J. Berry; Spokane DB/KR Terrance Sanders; Milwaukee WR/LB Marcus Everett; and Kansas City WR/KR Jackie Chambers on the squad.
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